Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-4 User Manual

Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 99
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Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis removal and replacement
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3. Remove the power cords from the power supplies and the power outlets.
4. Remove the chassis door.
5. Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections.
6. Disconnect the cables from the SFP+ transceivers in the application and port blades and set
them aside. If you have mSFP transceivers in FC8-64 port blades, remove the transceivers and
cables together and set them aside. The SFP+ transceivers can be left in the port blades or
removed.
7. Disconnect all cables from the control processor and core switchblades.
8. Disconnect any ICL or QSFP cables.
Removing components from the chassis
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).
1. Remove the chassis door (“Chassis door removal and replacement”) if not already done.
2. Remove the cable management comb (“Vertical cable management fingers removal and
replacement”).
3. Remove the port blades or filler panels (“Port, application, and encryption blade removal and
replacement” and “Blade filler panel removal and replacement”).
4. Remove the core switch blades () (“Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement”).
5. Remove the control processor blades (CP8) (“Control processor blade (CP8) removal and
replacement”).
6. Remove the power supplies or filler panels (“Power supply removal and replacement”).
7. Remove the blower assemblies (“Blower assembly removal and replacement”).
8. Remove the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN cards (“WWN card removal and replacement”).
Installing the replacement chassis
Complete the following steps to install the replacement chassis.
CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
ATTENTION
A completely empty Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis weighs approximately 25.4 kg (56 lb) and requires
a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
NOTE
If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is installed in a cabinet, ensure that the cabinet is balanced and secured
mechanically and that the removal and installation procedure will not compromise cabinet stability.

Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-4 Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	DCX 8510-4
Category	Switch
Language	English